Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing".  

Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

New for 2024!

* Prior Lake Library will offer three early literacy classes each week, aimed at three age groups: 

Tuesdays @ 10:30 am - Preschool class - Best for ages 3-6

Thursdays @ 10:00 am - Baby lap sit class - Best for ages 0-18 months only, please, for babies' safety on the rug

Thursdays @ 10:45 am - Toddler class - Best for ages 18-36 months

Siblings are welcome at the toddler and preschool classes, but please, no older siblings at the baby lap sit class if possible.

* Partnership with ECFE

We are excited to announce a new partnership with the Prior Lake Savage School District's Early Childhood Family Education center! An educator from ECFE will join us at the library every other Thursday, 10:30-11:30 am, starting January 18. She will be available to answer your questions about parenting young children!

WEATHER POLICY: If local schools close due to weather, morning classes and storytimes that day are cancelled; call for status of afternoon or evening events.